Buck Creek house consumed in blaze

A fire destroyed a house in rural Tippecanoe County Friday afternoon near Buck Creek. Washington Township fire Chief Mike Welborn said the house in the 6000 block Maderia Lane was completely engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived

Fire destroyed a house in rural Tippecanoe County Friday afternoon near Buck Creek.

Washington Township fire Chief Mike Welborn said the house in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane was completely engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.

"We had to take a defensive attack, mainly just to knock it down and get it under control," Welborn said.

The house, owned by Brian and Charity Knoy, is a total loss. No one was injured.

Welborn said investigators do not know the cause. He said the intense heat melted a yellow gas line, which may have fed the fire.

At least three neighbors called 911 to report the blaze. Brian Sliger said the fire appeared to start on the back side of the house.

Rod Julian said residents on the block quickly called the Knoys' cellphones to make they and their four children were not inside. A family dog had not been found as of 6 p.m. Friday, according to Welborn.

Marilyn Dehne said she was outside working in her yard, looked up and saw the air was filled with black smoke.

"I can't believe how fast it burned," she said. "In 35 minutes, the house was gone."

Less than two hours after the blaze erupted, the Knoys had a place to stay, Dehne said.

Neighbors who are on vacation called and urged the Knoys to stay in their house during the coming week.

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Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier

Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier

Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier

Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier

Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier

Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier

Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier

Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier

Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier

Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier

Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier

Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier

Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier

Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier

Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier

Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier

Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier

Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier

Area firefighters battle a blaze in the 6000 block of Maderia Lane Friday, May 23, 2014, near Buck Creek. Multiple fire departments have been sent to help fight the fire. The home was totally destroyed.
Michael Heinz/Journal & Courier